Apple offers a built-in Calendar app on iPhone. It is the default calendar app for most iPhone users. They use it to schedule their day and better manage their time. Usually, iPhone calendar app don’t face any issues. However recently, thousands of users have reported slow, laggy calendar, and sync issues in the Apple calendar app.
They have written in Apple Discussion forums that calendar data shows up as stale. Users affected by the issue see events on the wrong day or events at the right time but with the wrong title. If you are also experiencing any problem with the Calendar app on your iPhone keep reading this article.
Fix Calendar Not Working on iPhone in iOS 17
Below we have provided all the possible fixes to get rid of the issues with Calendar app on iPhone.
Many users facing the issue have said keeping the same-day view open in the calendar app for around 10 seconds corrects the issue temporarily. Sync issues in the calendar app are a caching bug. So, try this temporary solution as you are also experiencing the issue.
Open the Calendar app, navigate to same-day view and keep it open for up to 10 seconds. It should fix the issue at least for a few hours.
To fix the issue permanently, follow the remaining fixes explained in the article.
2. Remove Microsoft Exchange Account and Use iCloud
The Apple Calendar app doesn’t only support Calendars added to the iCloud account. It also supports other accounts like Microsoft Exchange account, Outlook account, and Google Calendar.
A large sum of the users facing the issue has one thing common between them. They were using their company Microsoft Exchange account or Outlook account. Once they removed the Microsoft Exchange account and started using the iCloud account, it fixed the issue.
If you have also added a Microsoft Exchange account or Outlook account on your iPhone, remove it and use iCloud in the calendar app. To access calendars in your Microsoft Exchange account, you can install the Microsoft Outlook app.
I know it will be a hassle for you to keep two apps for the same task. But it is a working fix to get rid of the slow and buggy calendar on iPhone.
3. Force Close and Reopen Calendar App
Other than syncing issues in the calendar app, iOS users have also reported that the app is lagging, crashing, and hanging. The working way to fix the issue is to force close and reopen the calendar app. You can force close the calendar app by following the below steps.
1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
2. After it, Swipe up from the bottom of your screen until you see the recent apps screen.
3. Remove the calendar app from the recent app screen by swiping it. Once done, the calendar will no longer appear in the recent app view.
This is how you can force close the Calendar app on your iPhone. Once the app is closed, reopen it and see if it is still misbehaving.
4. Update the Calendar App
Apple regularly pushes updates for the Calendar app. There is a possible chance you are running out of issues because of an outdated version of the app. Also, Apple is already aware of the problem, depending on when you are reading this article. They might already have released an update for the Calendar app. So, it is worth trying to update the calendar app.
Open the App Store and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Look for the available updates, and if any update is available for the calendar app, download the update. You can also search for Calendar in the App Store search bar and check if an update is available for the calendar app.
5. Uninstall and Reinstall Calendar App
If the above fix didn’t help you, try uninstalling and reinstalling the calendar app. Use the below steps to uninstall and reinstall the calendar app on your iPhone.
1. To uninstall the calendar app, find it on your home screen or in the productivity folder of App Library.
2. Long press on the Calendar app icon and tap on the Delete app option.
3. On the confirmation screen, tap on Delete to uninstall the app from your iPhone.
4. After uninstalling the app, it is time to reinstall the calendar app. Open App Store and tap on the search icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
5. In the search bar, Type Calendar and tap on the Download button.
Make sure the app you are downloading is from Apple. After downloading the app, open it and check if the issue persists.
6. Check for Software Updates
Apple continuously pushes updates for iOS. The Cupertino-based giant is already aware of the issue and will be fixing it by rolling a software update. I would recommend everyone facing the issue check for software updates regularly.
1. To check for updates, open the Settings app and tap on General.
2. Under General settings, tap on Software Update. Now your iPhone will check for updates if an update appears on the screen, tap on Download and install to download the update.
You can turn on Automatic updates from the Software Update page. Tap on the Automatic Updates section and turn on the toggle to download iOS updates and Install iOS updates.
7. Restart your iPhone
Another easiest yet effective fix is to restart your iPhone. As I mentioned earlier, the issue is because of a Caching bug. Restarting your iPhone will clear all the background processes and remove the System memory. To restart iPhone X or later, press and hold the Volume up button and Power Button simultaneously.
When done correctly, an Emergency menu will appear on the screen with an option to power off at the top. Slide the Power Switch icon from left to right to power off your iPhone. Please wait for a few seconds and press the power button to turn it back on.
8. Reset your iPhone
I know it is tough to reset your iPhone. But when Apple users contacted Support, they asked them to reset their iPhone, and it did help them in fixing the issue. You should try resetting as the last option if none of those above-mentioned fixed work for you.
1. To reset your iPhone, first of all, open the Settings app. In the Settings app, tap on General.
2. Under General settings, scroll down to Transfer or Reset iPhone option.
3. Under Transfer or Reset iPhone, Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
4. A confirmation screen will appear confirming what data will get removed from your iPhone. Tap on Continue and enter your Passcode.
5. Now the iPhone will start uploading all your data to iCloud. I also recommended you take an iCloud backup before you reset your iPhone. But in case you want to start fresh, tap on Skip Backup.
6. After it enters your Apple ID password to turn off the Find My and Activation lock, to reset your iPhone, it will take you to the final confirmation screen tap on Erase.
9. Contact Apple Support
If you have tried every fix mention above in the article and still struggling with the slow calendar issues. You should contact Apple support. Get in touch with Apple Chat support, Call Support or Visit a nearby service center.
Show the problem you are facing with the calendar app, and they might help you in some way. Mostly Apple support executives will also tell you to try some of the fixes explained above in the article.
Final Words
Millions of people around the world use Apple’s built-in Calendar app. Many Apple users have reported issues in their calendar app. It is facing issues like lagging, crashing, and even syncing problems.
The added calendars on mac devices are not syncing to iPhones. If you encounter any such case, try the fix explained above in the article. I hope you will be able to get rid of all the annoyance happening in the calendar app. Which fix did work for you? Do let us know.
